Sun Salutations Flashcards

(27 cards)

1
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What is the Sanskrit name for Sun Salutation A?

A

Surya Namaskar A

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What is the Sanskrit name for Sun Salutation B?

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Surya Namaskar B

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3
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True or false: Surya Namaskar means ‘Salutation to the Sun’.

A

TRUE

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4
Q

Fill in the blank: Urdhva Mukha Svanasana translates to _______ facing dog.

A

Upward

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5
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What is the English translation of Pranamasana?

A

Prayer Pose

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6
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What is the English translation of Uttanasana?

A

Forward Bend

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7
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What is the English translation of Adho Mukha Svanasana?

A

Downward Facing Dog

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8
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Define Chaturanga Dandasana.

A

Four-Limbed Staff Pose

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9
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What is the Sanskrit name for Cobra Pose?

A

Bhujangasana

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10
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What is the Sanskrit name for Mountain Pose?

A

Tadasana

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True or false: Virabhadrasana I is known as Warrior I.

A

TRUE

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12
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What is the English translation of Anjaneyasana?

A

Low Lunge

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13
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Fill in the blank: Ashtanga Namaskara means _______ salute.

A

Eight-Limbed

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14
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What is the Sanskrit name for Plank Pose?

A

Kumbhakasana

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15
Q

What does Utkatasana translate to in English?

A

Chair Pose

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16
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What is the English translation of Parvatasana?

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Mountain Pose

17
Q

True or false: Surya Namaskar is performed in a sequence.

18
Q

What is the Sanskrit name for Warrior II?

A

Virabhadrasana II

19
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What is the English translation of Trikonasana?

A

Triangle Pose

20
Q

Fill in the blank: Savasana is also known as _______ pose.

21
Q

What is the Sanskrit name for Bridge Pose?

A

Setu Bandhasana

22
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What is the English translation of Dandasana?

23
Q

Define Samasthiti.

A

Equal Standing Pose

24
Q

What is the Sanskrit name for Side Angle Pose?

A

Utthita Parsvakonasana

25
True or false: **Surya Namaskar** is traditionally performed at sunrise.
TRUE
26
What is the Sanskrit name for **Seated Forward Bend**?
Paschimottanasana
27
What is the English translation of **Baddha Konasana**?
Bound Angle Pose